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Carbon reduction is still insufficient; the United Nations calls for further efforts.

Disagreements remain among nations regarding the extension of the Kyoto Protocol after its expiration, and Japan may re-examine its greenhouse gas emission commitments following the nuclear disaster. UN Climate Change Director Christiana Figueres stated that these political challenges need to be addressed, but Japan has not yet indicated any intention to change its commitments. The UN Climate Change Conference in Bangkok officially opens tomorrow. In the two days of pre-conference working meetings, negotiators from various countries have engaged in heated discussions about their positions and various technical mechanisms. Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), today called on countries to finalize the concrete work of the Kanken Agreement at this conference. The Kyoto Protocol, which contains specific commitments to reduce gas emissions, will expire its first commitment period next year. Figueres stated that if countries can make a decision as soon as possible this year, the transition period after the Kyoto Protocol expires next year can be more easily determined. However, Figueres believes that the problem still involves political challenges that countries must further address. Under the Kyoto Protocol, most industrialized nations, except the United States, pledged to reduce their emissions to a certain level by 2020. Japan pledged to reduce its emissions by 25% compared to 1990 levels by 2020. Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan may reconsider its emissions reduction commitments. Feguerrez pointed out that there is currently no indication that Japan will change its commitment targets. She stated that...

2011-05-16

The Australian Treasury has released the results of its carbon tax calculations.

A calculation released by Australian officials on April 1st shows that if Australia implements the proposed carbon tax, each Australian household will spend an additional AU$863 (approximately US$894.5) annually. According to a model submitted by the Australian Treasurer to Treasurer Wayne Swan, if a carbon tax is implemented, the price of carbon emissions will be AU$30 (approximately US$31.1) per tonne before any subsidies are provided. This would increase the average Australian household's weekly expenses by AU$16.6 (approximately US$17.2). The calculation also indicates that without government measures such as tax cuts, the carbon tax would raise the consumer price index by 1.48 percentage points. The Treasurer warned that due to the lack of benchmarks, frequent tax rate adjustments are likely in the initial years of the carbon tax, creating uncertainty for businesses. Currently, the Australian Labor government is working to introduce a carbon emissions pricing mechanism to the Australian economy to achieve energy conservation and carbon reduction goals. However, this move has faced fierce resistance from the opposition. Some opposition figures have pointed out that Australia's unilateral implementation of a carbon tax system will sacrifice its competitiveness, given the lack of global consensus on the matter.

2011-05-16

California introduces green building standards

If you've ever visited a construction site in California over the past decade, you'll have noticed its commitment to sustainable building practices. This isn't surprising to those in the California construction industry. Not only has the California government historically focused on environmental issues like fuel efficiency and energy conservation, but the state has also been a leader in green building practices: 15% of all buildings in the U.S. that meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards are located in California, a system certified by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2009. But with the landmark new California Green Building Standard introduced this January, California has taken another significant step towards greater sustainability. It now boasts the most environmentally friendly building standards of any state (previous green building standards were only implemented in cities across the U.S., this is the first time they've been extended statewide). Crucially, it's mandatory. Now that California has taken action, will other states follow suit and introduce similar mandatory standards? Will California's example encourage other countries to prioritize environmental protection in construction? The California Green Building Standard establishes a series of sustainability measures for new buildings constructed in the state. The regulations include mandatory water reductions—20% lower than previous California building codes—and the use of lower-polluting paints, carpets, flooring, and other materials. They also require a 50% reduction in construction waste disposed of in landfills, and mandate that local officials oversee energy management systems.

2011-05-16

The European Commission extends the validity period of eco-labels for six main product categories.

The Official Journal of the European Union published European Commission resolution 2011/81/EU on 5 February 2011, extending the validity period of ecolabels for six product categories. In other words, light bulbs, dishwasher detergents, laundry detergents, personal computers, laptops, and paper for copying and printing must meet relevant environmental standards to continue benefiting from ecolabels. Ecolabeling is part of a voluntary program that began in 1992 and was revised in 2010. Some products with a lower environmental impact are eligible for ecolabels. The framework of the ecolabeling program is contained in Regulation 66/2010, which lists the product categories applicable to environmental guidelines. These guidelines are based on energy consumption over the product's life cycle and are contained in various European Commission resolutions. Products must meet these guidelines to be eligible for ecolabels. The relevant product categories include textiles, footwear, televisions, furniture, floor coverings and hard flooring, household appliances, paper, and certain services. New product categories will be added from time to time. Resolution 2011/81/EU extended the validity of ecolabels for the following six product categories: Light bulbs—Resolution 2002/747/EC: Ecolabels related to light bulbs apply to both "single-ended" and "double-ended" bulbs. Light bulbs must meet the following four criteria to be granted an ecolabel: (i) energy efficiency, (ii) lifespan, (iii) lumen maintenance, and (iv) mercury content. The validity of the light bulb ecolabel was extended to [date missing].

2011-05-16

German power company RWE will invest in thermal power plants in Türkiye

German power company RWE will invest €500 million in Denizli, Turkey, to build a thermal power plant. The project's partner is Turkish company Turcas Petrol. The plant is expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2012, with a generating capacity of 775 megawatts. RWE will hold a 70% stake in the joint venture, while Turcas will hold 30%. RWE is currently one of the top five electricity and gas companies in Europe, employing 70,000 people and serving 16 million electricity and 8 million gas customers. The company currently dominates the Western European electricity market, is the largest electricity supplier in Germany, the second largest in the Netherlands, and the third largest in the UK, and is gradually expanding its influence in Central and Eastern Europe. Furthermore, it has recently been actively developing the renewable energy market. Turcas Petrol is a leader in the Turkish market in oil transportation, refining, petrochemicals, natural gas import and transportation, and power generation. RWE stated that the main reason for choosing to invest in Turkey is that Turkey not only serves as a bridge between neighboring energy-producing countries and European consumers, but is also a rapidly growing energy market itself.
–Source: Bureau of Foreign Trade

2011-05-16

Enterprises should attach great importance to the safety of food packaging and food contact materials.

Food packaging comes into direct contact with food and is directly related to people's health. Food packaging materials include paper, plastic, metal, and ceramics, with paper and plastic being the most widely used; their safety should be given high priority. The basic raw material for papermaking is natural fiber, which undergoes a series of processing steps to produce paper. To improve the whiteness and sensory properties of paper, most papers are treated with fluorescent whitening agents. Fluorescent whitening agents are highly carcinogenic chemicals. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has confirmed their carcinogenicity through animal experiments and has strictly prohibited their use in food packaging paper. Relevant departments in China have also made similar requirements, but due to a lack of effective supervision, the use of whitening agents in paper for food packaging remains common. Ink pollution in packaging paper is also serious, posing a threat to consumer health. Furthermore, many high-end food packages use tin foil. It is understood that 60% of tin foil contains lead exceeding the established standards. Lead is a recognized culprit in acute and chronic heavy metal poisoning; therefore, the lead content in aluminum foil must be strictly controlled, and direct contact between food and aluminum foil should be avoided. Plastics, as a modern food packaging material, have developed rapidly and are remarkable. Theoretically, monomers, after polymerization, are generally stable and should be non-toxic. However, some plastics contain plasticizers and anti-aging agents to improve performance; these additives are often toxic and should be subject to strict hygiene control.
—Source: Internet

2011-05-16

High levels of harmful substances in South Korean-made new cars cause driving discomfort.

A report by the South Korean National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicates that newly manufactured cars from South Korean automakers have tested positive for carcinogenic and harmful substances such as benzene, exceeding German standards by more than 20 times, indicating a serious "new car syndrome." The Chosun Ilbo, a South Korean newspaper, reported on its front page today that Lee Nak-yon, a member of the opposition Democratic Party, cited the NTSB's "New Car Interior Air Quality Research Report" on the 15th. The report, based on tests of harmful substances in the interiors of 38 cars of nine different models produced in South Korea last year, yielded the aforementioned conclusion. "New car syndrome" refers to the phenomenon of headaches and other physical discomfort caused by harmful substances emitted from materials in new car interiors, similar to "new house syndrome." This phenomenon is mainly caused by volatile organic compounds emitted from new car seats, headliner materials, floor materials, and dashboards. According to a research report on the air quality inside new vehicles by the South Korean Traffic Safety Agency, tests conducted last year on 38 vehicles of nine different models produced in South Korea revealed that the average concentration of benzene, a carcinogen, reached 111.3 micrograms per cubic meter, 22 times higher than the German Technical Inspection Association's standard (5 micrograms per cubic meter). Furthermore, the average concentration of xylene, another harmful substance, reached 827.9 micrograms per cubic meter, also exceeding the South Korean standard (700 micrograms per cubic meter); the levels of formaldehyde and toluene, both carcinogens, were also significantly higher.

2011-05-16

Consumers urge expanded ban on bisphenol A (BPA) baby bottles

The ban on the sale and import of baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA) into the EU market will take effect on June 1, 2011. Furthermore, since March 1, 2011, manufacturers have also been prohibited from producing BPA-containing baby bottles in the EU. Consumer groups are putting increasing pressure on the authorities to expand the ban to other consumer products. On March 29, 2011, the European Consumers Union (BEUC), a leading European consumer organization, issued a position statement calling on the European Commission to take further action to reduce endocrine-disrupting chemicals' exposure to humans, including expanding the scope of the BPA ban in Europe. The BEUC believes that the authorities must ban BPA based on the "precautionary principle" to reduce BPA exposure to humans. All measures should focus on the fact that BPA can be exposed to humans from all routes and sources globally. The Union demands that BPA be included in the candidate list of the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation and classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). This move may further affect suppliers of BPA-containing products at all stages of the supply chain. The European Consumers Union has specifically requested the European Commission to ban all products that come into direct or close contact with children from containing bisphenol A (BPA). Furthermore, if safer alternatives become available, all products should be banned from using BPA within two to three years. The following are BPA-containing consumer products of particular concern to the Union: • Cans for beverages and food, plastic kitchen knives, and microwave-safe ceramic containers; • Electronic devices with plastic casings, such as coffee makers; • Storage media such as CDs and DV cameras.

2011-05-16

Gamesa, a Western-owned company, has established a wind power research and development center in Singapore.

Spanish wind power equipment giant Gamesa is poised to become a wind turbine university, having recently established a research and development center in Singapore. The center will collaborate with the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and the Singapore Institute of Technology on three projects to research and develop advanced wind power materials. The center is expected to employ 30 engineers by 2014. Gamesa's choice of Singapore is purely based on technological considerations, breaking with the traditional practice of establishing R&D centers focused on the market. As wind turbines are trending towards larger sizes, Gamesa's president, Jorge Calvet, believes it is essential to develop advanced materials to manufacture lightweight and flexible generators, while also studying the feasibility of adapting power generation equipment to local terrain and weather conditions. Furthermore, with the increasing importance of offshore wind power technology, the impact of ocean, salinity, and wind on generator components remains to be explored. Overall, Gamesa's agreement with Nanyang Technological University focuses on research into fan blade coatings, which will be incorporated into the company's manufacturing processes; while its collaboration with the National University of Singapore emphasizes the monitoring of composite materials and their industrial applications; the company will also collaborate with...

2011-05-16

New Challenges for the Electronics Industry: Recycling One Billion Pounds of E-waste Annually

Consumer electronics giants launched their first nationwide electronics recycling program on April 13. The goal is to recycle one billion pounds of electronics annually by 2016. One billion pounds of discarded electronics, if not properly recycled, would be enough to fill a 50-foot tractor trailer, lined up for 475 miles, or fill a 71,000-seat football field. Leading the eCycling initiative in Washington, D.C., on the morning of the 13th, were the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Best Buy, Panasonic North America, Sony Electronics, and Toshiba Information Systems, among others. At the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), stated, "The launch of the eCycling program marks a watershed moment in the history of electronics recycling in the United States." This program is the result of collaboration between consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, collectors, recyclers, NGOs, and various levels of government, coordinated by the CEA. To reach the goal of recycling one billion pounds of reusable items, the more than 5,000 industry-sponsored recycling centers currently operating must be more consumer-conscious and increase their opportunities to collect recyclable items. One of the program's key actions is educating consumers, utilizing new online tools and...

2011-05-16

Attention, ladies who care about their appearance! Chemical toxins are all around you.

The May 2011 issue of the renowned American fashion magazine *Glamour Magazine* featured an article titled "The New Toxic Threats to Women’s Health," which immediately sparked a heated discussion among readers and online. While such an article might not seem particularly special to many concerned with eco-friendly and safe consumer practices, it was certainly rare and significant for a women's fashion magazine that relies heavily on advertising revenue from cosmetics and skincare products. This is because it not only boldly exposed the threat of modern chemical toxins to women's health but also explicitly pointed out the harmful effects of phthalates (phthalates) in cosmetics and skincare products. The article begins by bluntly telling every woman who pursues beauty: "Many terrible chemical toxins are in your bathroom, kitchen, and refrigerator, and numerous studies have already confirmed that they can seriously affect weight gain and threaten our reproductive and immune systems..." Regarding the most commonly encountered chemical toxins in daily life, including water bottles, personal care products, and food containers, women are often more vulnerable to chemical exposure than men. The article further cites data released in 2010 by the President’s Cancer Panel.

2011-05-16

Britain discards over 5 million tons of food annually.

A British survey indicates that the UK discards approximately 5.3 million tons of food annually, translating to a waste of about 6.2 billion cubic meters of water. Furthermore, the production and cultivation of this food generates 14 million tons of carbon dioxide. A report released on World Water Day (March 22nd) by the UK non-profit organizations Waste & Resource Action (WRAP) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) states, "The emission of greenhouse gases during food and beverage production is well-known, and the simultaneous consumption of precious water resources has consistently been overlooked." The survey further indicates that the amount of food wasted by the British public each year, converted to the water used in its production or cultivation, is almost twice the annual water consumption of an average British household. Approximately 25% of the water used in production is sourced domestically, with the remainder coming from abroad. In contrast, the US Environmental Protection Agency reports that Americans waste 34 million tons of food annually. — Source: Taiwan Wake Up News

2011-05-16

Japan's general chemical substance notification process is about to begin; domestic trading companies (associations) exporting to Japan are advised to prepare proactively.

I. Types of Substances to be Notified: According to the Chemical Substances Control Act, the types of substances to be notified are general chemical substances or priority assessment chemical substances. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is expected to publish a list of substances eligible for notification on April 1, 2011. Notification is required from legal entities (parties) that manufacture or import substances within Japan, and must notify based on actual import and manufacturing volumes for the previous year. The deadline for notification is June 1, 2011. Taiwanese exporters should cooperate with Japanese manufacturers in completing the relevant notification procedures. II. Exclusion of Notified Substances: Legal entities that manufacture or import general chemical substances or priority-assessed chemical substances under the Chemical Substances Examination Act, and whose 2010 production or import volume of such substances reached 1 metric ton, must notify, except in the following circumstances: (i) Manufacturers or importers of substances whose 2010 production or import volume was less than 1 metric ton; (ii) Chemical substances purchased from domestic Japanese companies (applicable only to domestic Japanese manufacturers); (iii) Chemical substances purchased from domestic Japanese companies for the mixing, molding, or purification of products without the generation of other chemical reactants (applicable only to domestic Japanese manufacturers); (iv) Finished products or mixtures of a specific shape intended for general consumer sale; (v) Chemical substances intended solely for testing and research purposes; (vi) Chemical substances identified as intermediates, low-concern polymers, or low-volume substances; (vii) Substances deemed by the three Japanese ministries (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Ministry of the Environment) to be exempt from risk assessment (assessed polymers, naturally occurring substances in the environment).

2011-05-16

World experts on thermal extrusion say: What's needed is revolution, not a "party."

The green energy revolution is painful; governments, businesses, families, and individuals must all change. Friedman said that a "revolution" without pain is not a revolution, but a "party." What should be pursued is a green "revolution," not a green "party." In Taiwan, what green revolutions have businesses, individuals, and groups promoted? What have they sacrificed? And what have been the joys and results? Low electricity prices cannot incentivize energy conservation; the green energy revolution must change the status quo. Tu Yue-yuan stated that, for the power industry, emission reduction should start from two aspects: "reducing emission intensity" and "saving electricity." Regarding emission intensity, currently, Taiwanese citizens emit approximately 0.623 kg of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed, higher than in Europe, Japan, and South Korea. High emission intensity will hinder sustainable economic development in the low-carbon era (increased electricity consumption); to effectively reduce emission intensity, the energy structure must be discussed. Whether it's building renewable energy power generation facilities or developing carbon dioxide reduction technologies, substantial investment is required. According to internal estimates by Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the carbon reduction cost for onshore wind power is approximately NT$2,300 per ton, for offshore wind power it is approximately NT$4,500 per ton, and for solar photovoltaic power it is as high as NT$13,600 per ton. If these high costs are not fully reflected in electricity prices, the power industry will struggle to operate sustainably. Furthermore, low electricity prices will fail to incentivize effective electricity conservation and may even distort market mechanisms, negatively impacting the environment. We must establish a correct understanding: the green energy revolution requires changing the status quo and incurring costs to create a low-carbon lifestyle.

2011-02-08

Green Electronics, 16th Edition

Philips has released its first televisions that do not use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Philips' Econova TV fulfills its environmental commitment by phasing out these harmful substances by the end of the year, far ahead of other television manufacturers. This continuous innovation and leading technology leaves other brands with no excuse to refuse to use PVC and BFRs. Brominated flame retardants, mostly used in circuit boards and plastic casings, are not easily decomposed in the environment upon disposal, and long-term exposure may impair learning and memory functions. PVC is mostly used for insulation in some electronic products and electrical cables. The production or incineration of PVC leads to the release of dioxins. Due to the high persistence of this chemical in the environment, even low concentrations have a significant impact. More PVC-free and BFR-free products are available. Acer has already produced and marketed products free of these substances. Indian companies Wipro, HCL, and HP also have several production lines for notebooks, PCs, and printers, manufacturing compliant products. In contrast, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Dell, and Lenovo do not have complete PC production lines and do not use these substances. Toshiba misled customers about its products.

2011-02-08

For the first time, Sanyo Electric has supplied refrigeration equipment in Japan using CO2 refrigerant, which mitigates the greenhouse effect.

Sanyo Electric has developed refrigeration equipment that uses CO2 as the refrigerant instead of Freon and has supplied it to the Sapporo branch of the Japan Cooperative Association. This is the first time that commercial refrigeration equipment using CO2 refrigerant has been supplied in Japan. Compared to refrigeration equipment using refrigerant instead of Freon, the greenhouse effect, converted into CO2 emissions, is reduced by approximately 60%. The sales target is 22 billion yen by 2012. Sanyo Electric supplied eight refrigeration units and display cases to the "Sekikyo Sapporo Nishinomiya no Sawa Store," operated by the Sapporo branch of the Japan Cooperative Association. This store is a large supermarket built with wood, and the plan is to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% compared to previous stores. The supply price of the refrigeration equipment is "about 1.5 to 2 times" of the original product (Sanyo Electric). At the time of supply, the company received a subsidy from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for the 2010 fiscal year's "Support Business for the Development and Practical Application of Emission Suppression Equipment for Three Gases, Including Hydrofluorocarbons." The refrigeration equipment consists of a refrigerator with a built-in CO2 compressor, an evaporator for evaporating and vaporizing high-pressure CO2 refrigerant, display cases for displaying goods, and piping connecting these components. To use CO2 refrigerant, the refrigerator is equipped with two "CO2 two-stage rotary compressors" that compress the refrigerant in two stages. When using CO2 as a refrigerant, compared to using a refrigerant that replaces Freon, the pressure needs to be increased...

2011-02-08

China's carbon trading market started in Tianjin.

At the "High-Level Forum on the Future Path of China's Carbon Market" held this month, Cui Jindu, Standing Committee Member of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor, stated that Tianjin has achieved remarkable results in all aspects of comprehensively promoting integrated supporting reforms and developing a low-carbon economy through energy conservation, emission reduction, and emissions reduction. It has already completed the national assessment of the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" energy conservation and emission reduction targets one year ahead of schedule. In 2010, Tianjin continued to accelerate the development of a low-carbon economy. The Tianjin Municipal Government issued the "Tianjin Climate Change Response Plan," completed a general survey of greenhouse gas emissions, and proposed a target and implementation measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions per unit of CDP from fossil fuel combustion by 15.5% over the next five years. Based on completing the national assessment of the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" energy conservation and emission reduction targets one year ahead of schedule, the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" energy conservation and emission reduction targets were established. Tianjin has consistently been at the forefront of the country in the construction of its carbon trading market. Cui Jindu introduced that the Tianjin Municipal Government has promulgated policies and regulations on emissions trading market management, exchange business rules, member management rules, registration and settlement business rules, and exchange supervision. The municipal government organized relevant departments and exchanges to formulate a comprehensive pilot program for trading major pollutant emission rights, promulgate implementation plans for energy efficiency trading in civil buildings and energy performance contracting, and develop energy performance contracting trading and consulting service products. The exchange completed the first batch of sulfur dioxide transactions based on the internet, the first energy efficiency product transaction based on national civil building energy efficiency standards, and the first energy performance contracting project transaction. The Tianjin Emissions Exchange developed an electronic trading network system and a voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction electricity trading platform.

2011-02-08

The "Catalogue for the Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products" has been officially released.

According to the State Council's "Regulations on the Management of Recycling and Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products," the National Development and Reform Commission, together with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, formulated the "Catalogue of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products for Disposal (First Batch)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Catalogue") and the "Several Provisions on the Formulation and Adjustment of the Catalogue of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products for Disposal," which were approved by the State Council and came into effect on January 1, 2011. The Catalogue includes five categories of products: televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, room air conditioners, and microcomputers. The National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology formed the Catalogue Management Committee, which is responsible for adjusting the products listed in the Catalogue in accordance with the relevant principles and procedures of the "Several Provisions on the Formulation and Adjustment of the Catalogue of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products for Disposal." — Source: China Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization Department

2011-02-08

London Parliament: London Olympics greening goals need further effort

A report released by the London Assembly on the 29th stated that if the 2012 London Olympics fail to address poor air quality and the issue of renewable electricity, it may be unable to fulfill its promise to be the greenest Olympics ever. The London Olympic Organizing Committee had stated that it would make this Olympics the most sustainable and environmentally friendly in history. The London Assembly's Environment Committee, in its report, praised the authorities' innovative work in reducing the Games' carbon emissions and waste recycling, but also expressed concern about the authorities' greening targets. The report pointed out that the London Olympic authorities abandoned plans to use wind turbines to generate electricity in the Olympic Park and failed to ensure that more electric vehicles would be available to transport officials and athletes. The London Olympics are expected to generate 8,250 tons of waste and 1.1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The report warned that air quality along major transport routes may not meet European Union standards unless relevant emergency measures are taken during the Olympics; it recommended that the government act before that. Furthermore, the report also recommended that the Olympic authorities cooperate with long-distance bus and railway companies to minimize carbon emissions from aircraft. –Source: China National Radio

2011-02-08

China's first independently developed "voluntary carbon emission reduction standard" was officially released.

At the United Nations Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, Professor Cheng Tianquan, Chairman of the Council of the "China Voluntary Carbon Emission Reduction Standard," announced the official release of the "China Voluntary Carbon Emission Reduction Standard." This is China's first complete voluntary carbon emission reduction standard system independently developed in accordance with international rules. Carbon emission reductions approved and verified through the "China Voluntary Carbon Emission Reduction Standard" will have international authority and be recognized by domestic and international markets. It is reported that the "China Voluntary Carbon Emission Reduction Standard" system, jointly initiated and developed by the Shanghai Renmin University Scientific Development Research Institute and the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, includes charters, carbon emission reduction technical standards, carbon trading standards, registration and write-off procedures, mediation and arbitration rules, etc. It is a Chinese voluntary carbon emission reduction standard system that combines the international situation with China's reality, Chinese leadership with learning from international experience, scientific rigor with applicability, and the roles of government and the market. The "China Voluntary Carbon Emission Reduction Standard" is China's first independently developed standard in the field of carbon emission reduction, demonstrating China's full capability to independently develop "scientific and internationally high-level carbon emission reduction standards." Professor Cheng Tianquan stated that the establishment of the "China Voluntary Carbon Emission Reduction Standards" system is conducive to China's transformation of its economic development model and the construction of an ecological civilization; it also helps China gain the initiative in international climate change negotiations and enhance its global standing in the field of climate change response. Furthermore, it represents a positive exploration that can accelerate the transformation of economic development patterns and promote energy conservation.

2011-02-08